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Howdy from Nebraska

Discussion in 'The Welcome Wagon' started by Aralakh, Jan 30, 2014.

  1. Jan 30, 2014 #1
    Aralakh

    Aralakh Bobtail Member

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    Hi there, new to the forum and starting school on Monday

    Have read quite a few threads and am grateful for all the firsthand experience that the members here share so freely

    Looking forward to doing the job…everyone stay safe out there
     
    Aralakh, Jan 30, 2014
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  3. Jan 30, 2014 #2
    Aralakh

    Aralakh Bobtail Member

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    Should probably share a bit about myself

    I have zero professional driving experience…spent 12 years in the USAF, have had a few other jobs as well, from cutting concrete to overseas contract work

    I'm about as green as they get, but eager to learn…I'll try and keep the greasy side on the road (yeah I probably screwed up the terminology) :)
     
    Aralakh, Jan 30, 2014
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  4. Jan 30, 2014 #3
    Chinatown

    Chinatown Road Train Member

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    Get all the endorsements while in school for more job opportunities; tanker/hazmat, TWIC.
     
    Chinatown, Jan 30, 2014
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    Aralakh Thanks this.
  5. Jan 30, 2014 #4
    Aralakh

    Aralakh Bobtail Member

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    Appreciate the advice, Chinatown

    I was informed by the school that I will complete tanker and hazmat endorsements during the course, but did not hear anything in regard to TWIC. I will have to ask about that.

    Thanks again
     
    Aralakh, Jan 30, 2014
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  7. Jan 30, 2014 #5
    Chinatown

    Chinatown Road Train Member

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    Google for nearest TWIC office.

    TWIC is for chemical tankers to enter seaports, chemical plants and some military installations.
     
    Chinatown, Jan 30, 2014
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  8. Feb 7, 2014 #6
    Richter

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    TWIC is used for any freight coming in and out of the ports. Since your interested in TMC, the most important is Hazmat. Passport is also extremely valuable if you dont mind going to canada. TMC has some high paying freight going up there. I never used my twic at tmc, but they didn't relize i had it untill my last month there lol. By having all 3 you have access tot he highest paying freight and have the best job security. Tanker, passenger, doubles etc. wont be needed for tmc, but they are generally like 5 bucks a piece...so I got um all just for added job flexibility. I pulled doubles a few times. I drove a 18 passenger van once for a non profit (volunteered) which required passenger. Doesn't hurt to have um. Not to mention, you look cooler if you have all the letters on your license lol.
     
    Richter, Feb 7, 2014
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  9. Feb 8, 2014 #7
    Smoking Bandit

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    howdy pardner
     
    Smoking Bandit, Feb 8, 2014
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